Helianthemum nummularium
Sunrose
Description
An evergreen shrublet that grows 6"-8" high and 2' wide, the flowers of this plant are 1" wide, and from April to June, are borne in shades of red, apricot, orange, yellow, pink, rose and white.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.